We really loved our stay in this house and in Villeneuve-Minervois. The village is very cute and has got everything you need (bar, restaurant, shop, cute windmill). We were worried about coming without a car, but actually managed to get around well through a combination of bus, walking and hitchhiking. The village is really well located to do a number of stunning, easy walks and there is a very cheap bus that goes to Carcassonne. The house itself was everything it promised to be, big, nicely decorated and with an amazing garden. Only thing to know is that two of the double beds were in one room (you cant see from one bed to the other as the room is so big but there is no wall in between). The woman who gave us the keys was also really lovely and helpful.

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Come and experience the splendid tranquillity of French rural life in a beautiful Louis XIV - era manor house nestled deep in the heart of the Montagne Noire, Pays Cathare and the vineyards of Cabardés.
Situated approximately 20 mins drive from Carcassonne and the UNESCO world heritage sites of La Cité and the Canal du Midi.
Perfect for families, couples or larger groups. Please contact me with any requirements.

La Seigneurie lies secluded in the charmingly petite village of Les Ilhes. Set amid rural charm and breathtaking scenery nestled deep in the heart of the Montagne Noire.
Delight in the many activities nearby: a boat trip or cycle along the famous Canal du Midi, explore the medieval city of Carcassonne and the prehistoric caves at Limousis, ramble along the many forest paths or swim in the stunning mountain lakes while taking a moment to enjoy a picnic 'sur l'herbe' nearby.
Discover at your leisure the Cathare castles of Las Tours and taste traditional French cuisine with a glass of local rouge at one of the nearby auberges or a gastronomic treat at the Michelin-starred, Le Puits du Trésor.
Appreciate unspoiled river and mountain views from the mature garden with a large terraced BBQ area, perfect for enjoying the typically warm Mediterranean climate. Also, those with an artistic streak will find this location perfect to awaken their muse.

Really quiet location and a thoughtful host. The rooms were large and the building a real treat.

Stuart2017-08-23T00:00:00Z

Cool host, wonderful home and the surrounding area is amazing the sound of running water to fall asleep to the mountains to go on a hike to the towers of Lastours really a place to get away and breath kick back eat good and have a couple of beers.

Aron2017-04-30T00:00:00Z

Les Ihles is a smalll village in the Montaigne Noire. There is no shop and a car is essential. It was very hot when we were there - the European heatwave and it would have been difficult for any property to cope. It is a large place with three bedrooms

Craig and Scamps (the sweetest dog ever) welcomed us in their nice house in a very small village. There is so much to check out in the whole area - Carcassone, Grotte de Limousis, Abbaye de Lagrasse.... You definitely need a car to do groceries, go swimming etc. The area is pretty rural, calm and relaxed. A lot of Mountains with ruins of old castles around. The house has its own charme, very special with all the old wood details. The guests have their own wing in the house on the 1st floor (3 bedrooms and one small bathroom). Downstairs is a big shared kitchen and a big livingroom with couches and a TV. You can reach the small garden and terrace from the entrance area. There is a small boule spot close to the house where you can meet with the people from the village - all very kind. We loved the dog, but actually didn´t know about one living there, so fortunately we didn´t had any problems with it.

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The house is in the heart of the small village of Villenueve-Minervois, 15mins drive to Carcasonne in the Languedoc wine region. Walking distance to local amenities including the Black Truffle Museum. 1h drive to Narbonne and beaches. 1h30min drive from Toulouse International Airport.

Outside table and chairs on deck next to kitchen and living room which makes it perfect for alfresco meals.

We stayed with Jilly for two nights this June with our three kids, aged 6, 12 and 15. The cottages are very nice and comfortable. The countryside is lovely and perfect for walking or cycling. Highly recommended and very convenient to Carcassone if you have a car. Jilly is very hospitable and the breakfast and dinner she provided was delicious.

Nuala2013-06-30T00:00:00Z

The directions were mostly clear, and we were welcomed and shown the cottage right when we arrived. It was a wonderful place to stay for a relaxing and calm weekend.

Holly2014-12-08T00:00:00Z

jilly could not have been nicer. we arrived late and she cooked up a fabulous meal ( not part of the deal) and could not have been more helpful we loved the barn conversion

Bruce2012-10-21T00:00:00Z

The cottage far exceeded our expectations. The location served as a fantastic hub to explore surrounding attractions. Jilly was an exceptional host, going well above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable and enjoyable stay. She greeted us each day with a fantastic breakfast and recommendations for where to visit. The cottage was large (3 bedrooms), cozy and the bed very comfortable.

Amanda2015-01-10T00:00:00Z

We loved our rustic stay at Jill's B&B. We had the whole cottage to ourselves, so it's a lot of room for 2 people. Jill makes her own jam, and gave us fresh eggs every monring. Our best meal on this short French trip was made by Jill, highly recommend her dinners after a day of touring/walking. If you're not willing to make your own fire or drive into town, this isn't the right place for you. Otherwise, this is great!

We spent more than a week in "Le Matte" and had a wonderful time! Very much thanks to Jilly, whom is a great host. The place looks as good as in the pictures. It is a charming place and very well kept. Our girls loved the animals and couldn't get enough of them… Jilly helped us with every matter that came up. From ideas on how to spend our time, down to solving broken glasses issue. She also made sure we have all we need and more (like daily supply of fresh vegetables from the garden). Hope to visit again, Thank you for a great holiday!

Yael2015-07-18T00:00:00Z

We stayed st La Matte for 8 days and had 2 sets of friends join us for3 of them. La Matte was such a great place from which to explore the area and a beautiful farm to relax 'at home'. Jilly really is a fabulous host having taken the time to provide guests with everything we needed and more to make our stay easy and comfy including all sorts of helpful items for our friends toddler. Her recommendations for the area were fantastic and her breakfasts extremely generous and delicious! Would definitley recommend and come back to La Matte!

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I'll be very happy to receive you, to meet you and speak english (I love this language !).
The house is in the village, the narrow streets are charming. The river, the bell tower, cicadas make a good and quiet song...
If yout want silence, nature, you're in the good place !
You'll can hike all around without using your car. And finaly eat in the excellent village's restaurant (Bio, or local product).

The place is wonderful. We really regret that our stay was so short (only one week). We constantly remember our long excursions around the area of Cabrespine and evenings on the roof terrace. It is unforgettable. Laurence and Manu are very are hospitable and delightful hosts. Thanks very much for everything. We want to recomend this place to all who look for quiet place with the atmosphere unique. Laurence was right - the time has stopped here. Aleksander and Joanna with Lucie and Sophie Pierre and Isabelle with Pola and Nina Both famillies from Poland

Laurence and Emmanuel were great even before arriving to Cabrespine, making our whole experience unforgettable. Something that really amazed us was that they received us with two really nice treats, local and top red wine (for a romantic evening :) ) and sweet tarts that put us in the holiday mood straight away. The house is located in the heart of Cabrespine, a really nice and super quiet village. The view from the house is stunning, and walking around is a must. Everything was perfect, and to be true better than described. We would have wanted to stay longer. This is a highly recommended place if you want to have a relaxing time and close to nature.

Ideal accommodation for a family with children (up to 7 people including 1 baby) Well located in relation to Carcassonne, quiet, with a beautiful swimming pool and public playground in front of the house. Very fast response from the host. If Alexandra takes account of our private remarks, it will be perfect!

Agnès2017-07-06T00:00:00Z

Warm welcome, spacious and comfortable house, large pool. We had a great time. Thanks Alexandra :)

NATHALIE2017-07-08T00:00:00Z

The host canceled this reservation 3 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

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We are really happy here and consider ourselves fortunate to live in such a beautiful area. The village is very small but the residents are very friendly.

Maison de Laura is a traditional long farmhouse built in 1876 and is south facing. The barn was once used to store and make wine but has since been converted into a gîte The gîte is 80 sq mts over two floors. Upstairs there is a double bedroom with built in wardrobe and views to the swimming pool. The second bedroom has two twin beds and a built in wardrobe. The luxury bathroom has a large walk in shower room, heated towel rail and fresh towels are supplied. Downstairs there is a lounge/dining area with wood burning stove plus a free supply of logs, table and chairs, two sofas and English or French satellite TV and DVD player. The fitted kitchen is fully equipped with washing machine, dish washer, microwave, full size cooker, ceramic hob and good size fridge with freezer. Outside the gîte there is a private terraced area with table, chairs and a barbeque area. There is a good sized garden and a south facing swimming pool open from end of May until October.
Maison de Laura is situated in a valley surrounded by vineyards in the village of Salsigne 20 minutes north of Carcassonne in the foothills of the Montagne Noir. The village has a local shop selling most items including fresh bread and croissants. There is also a post office and a wine cave. The area is steeped in history and there are many places to see and visit. From Maison de Laura you are within walking distance of the Cathar Castles of Lastours. A short drive away are the Grotto de Limousis and the amazing underground safari of the Gouffre Geant de Cabrespine (a gorge inside a mountain deep enough to hold the Eiffel Tower), The Cascade de Cupservies (the longest drop waterfall in Europe), not to mention - wonderful vineyards, great French restaurants and amazing scenery. It is ideal for walking holidays as we are in the heart of the countryside.
You can swim in our pool directly opposite your gîte, There are two lakes both with beaches, one in the nearby Montagnes Noir and one is near Carcassonne. This one has boating facilities and both have life guards in attendance. The Canal du Midi offers boat trips and you can walk or cycle along the canal. In Carcassonne on a Saturday there is a market selling local produce and often there is live music which all adds to the atmosphere.
There are several good restaurants in the area and the one at Lastours ”Le Puits du Tresor” has a Michelin star. Conques sur Orbiel has a superb restaurant and pizzeria.
There are many fine and reasonably priced restaurants in and around Carcassonne and in the walled city itself. We are in the well known wine region of Minervois with plenty of caves to visit locally.
We are 30 minutes from the historical walled city of Carcassonne, 1 hour to the Mediterranean Sea, 2 hours to the Pyrenees Mountains, 1.15 hours to Toulouse 1.30 to Albi and 15 min. to the Black Mountains. We are situated right in the heart of the Cathar country.

Salsigne - once the head office for the local Gold mine where gold was mined for many years. Long since gone but gold can still be seen as flecks in some of the stones in the surrounding area.

Pauline's place is excellent. She and Wally were also tremendous hosts. Having managed an Air bnb myself, I could see the thought and effort that has gone into making Pauline's apartment comfortable. Everything you could possibly need and more is there--just like one's own home (or even better)! The town is also extremely quiet, so wonderful for getting away. Thank you, Pauline and Wally!

Sophie and Richard are great hosts! Their place is wonderful, surrounded by a beautiful nature, and the flat and also the whole Domaine are extremely nice. We enjoyed our 2-weeks-stay a lot! See you next time! Volker and family

Old house charming, spacious and relaxing with summer pool, winter fireplace, wireless internet, close to shops 15 minutes from the medieval city of Carcassonne, the Canal du Midi and the nearest airport and the hills scrubland to enjoy hiking and the passage of the GR36

The old town with its beautiful church, fountains shaded squares shaded with its castle park and its mill. Restaurants, a wine bar, a wine cellars, a grocery store, a pizzeria, a butcher's shop and hairdressers! Many walks around the town very accessible including access to the Canal du Midi (biking on small rural trails) in the little beautiful lake of Pradelles kilometers you will find cool and calm, Lake Jouarres (school sailing for children and adults) and the Cathar castles of Lastours (15 minutes from the house)

the house is located very close to Carcassonne, Canal du Midi, lagrasse, minerve .... strategic location, beautiful and homey decor, we felt at home, there is summer pool, fireplace for winter .... love it. very clean and attentive hosts with us from the start, have been lovely.

Yahaira2016-11-01T00:00:00Z

We had a very nice stay here, the house was super and very well equipped including the kitchen! The hosts were very welcoming and did everything to make our stay pleasant. The outdoor space and the pool were very well maintained. We would definitely recommend this place!

We had a fantastic stay here; the house and pool are excellent. The hosts are extremely welcoming and warm. We would definitely recommend a stay here, it is a great place to stay

Chris2016-07-10T00:00:00Z

What a wonderful place to stay and explore this part of France. The house was bigger and better than the pictures looked, and the shutters kept it cool. We loved having lazy breakfasts sitting outside and using the BBQ most evenings, the pool is brilliant. We also enjoyed Villegly, a cute rural village with a butchers, bakery and Spar. The internet in this part of France is slow but the hosts provided lots of leaflets about where to go and the tourism office in Caunes Minervois was excellent. Marie and Bernard were very welcoming – they sometimes sat outside too in the evenings which was not a problem at all for us but worth knowing if you prefer total privacy. Thank you for such a wonderful holiday.